English Dictionary (Humor) beta

hamburg A large, juicy sandwich consisting of a beef patty, lettuce, tomato, and other toppings, often served on a bun.  ■ "I had a hamburg for breakfast this morning. It was the best sandwich I've ever had!"

Answers A collection of responses to questions or problems, often provided by a computer program.  ■ "I asked my computer how to make a sandwich and it gave me a list of answers. I then proceeded to ask the computer if it knew how to make a sandwich. The computer responded with a series of confusing answers, so I eventually decided to just use the internet to find out."

Consisted To be made up of a large number of small, usually insignificant parts.  ■ The sandwich consisted of a slice of bread, a slice of cheese, and a handful of lettuce. But when you looked closer, you realized that the sandwich was actually just a collection of crumbs glued together with mayonnaise.

delly An imaginary creature that lives in a deli and is made of meat and cheese. Often used as a way to describe a particularly delicious sandwich.  ■ "I had the best delly sandwich of my life at that little hole-in-the-wall deli on Main Street."

departure The act of leaving a place or country. This can be a sad moment, like saying goodbye to your favorite sandwich.  ■ "I was so sad when I had to leave the airport and go home," said the traveler, "but then I remembered my favorite sandwich at that little shop down the street and realized it wasn't all bad."; The act of returning to a place or country. This can be an even sadder moment, like coming home from vacation and realizing you have to go back to work.  ■ "I was so excited to come back from my trip and see all my friends," said the traveler, "but then I realized I had to go back to work and it was like being hit by a truck."

example A thing that serves as an illustration or demonstration of something else.  ■ "When in doubt, use an example. For instance, if someone asks you how to make a sandwich, you can say, 'Here's an example: take two slices of bread, spread some mayonnaise on one slice, add some lettuce and tomato, put the other slice on top, and voila! You have a delicious sandwich.'

fury A feeling of intense anger, often accompanied by a desire to harm or destroy something.  ■ "When he found out his favorite sandwich was missing from the fridge, John's fury knew no bounds. He stormed around the house, flipping over furniture and breaking things until he finally found the culprit - his roommate, who had been munching on the sandwich.

moaning To complain loudly or whine about something, often without any actual reason.  ■<en></?>"I don't like this sandwich. It's too dry and the meat is overcooked." <en>He moaned about his sandwich, but he didn't actually eat it.</en>

nationally In a way that is typical of an entire country or nation, rather than just one individual or group.  ■ He ate a sandwich nationally and drank a beer nationally. That's what they call a "national sandwich and beer day."

recant To back down from a previously held belief or position, often in a humorous way.  ■ After realizing that his favorite sandwich was actually just a glorified hot dog, John recanted his stance on the Great Debate of the Sandwich Kingdom and declared himself a convert to the Church of the Hot Dog.

sacrifice An act of giving up something valuable in order to gain something else, often for the greater good.  ■ John was willing to sacrifice his favorite sandwich so his friend could have it. He even joked about how he was a "sandwich martyr."

Scarfing The act of eating a sandwich with one hand while simultaneously using the other hand to scratch your head or fidget with your hair.  ■ "I was scarfing my sandwich at the park when I realized I left my phone at home. Oh well, I'll just have to live without it for a few hours."

share A small portion of something, often used in a humorous way to exaggerate or make fun of someone.  ■ "I'll have half a sandwich, please." - "No problem, I'll give you my entire sandwich. It's the least I can do for sharing your sense of humor."

tightening The act of making something tighter, such as a noose or a pair of pants.  ■ "I forgot to tighten the lid on the jar before I put my sandwich in it. Now my sandwich is swimming in pickle juice!"

absurd Something so unbelievable, illogical or exaggerated as to be laughable or ridiculous.  ■ "I need to eat a 10-foot long sandwich for breakfast," he said. "That's absurd!"

Accuser A person who falsely accuses someone of a crime or wrongdoing.  ■ "I was just accused of stealing your sandwich! It's ridiculous, I didn't even touch it!"

Apology A sincere expression of regret and remorse for a wrongdoing or offense.  ■ "I'm sorry I stole your sandwich. Here, have my apology in the form of this half-eaten bagel."

Appliance An electronic device or machine that performs a specific task, such as a television, microwave, or toaster.  ■ "I love my new appliance that can make me a sandwich in minutes! It's a real time-saver."

Arrested To be caught by the police and taken into custody.  ■After being arrested for stealing a sandwich, John realized that he had made a big mistake.

Articulate To express oneself clearly and eloquently, especially in speech or writing.  ■ "I may not be articulate well, but I can make a mean sandwich."

assaulting¹ To attack someone or something with great force, often in a way that is humorous.  ■ "I was assaulted by a group of angry squirrels while trying to eat my sandwich."

bah An exclamation of disapproval, often used to express disgust or annoyance.  ■ "That sandwich is way too spicy," said John with a bah!

bawling To cry loudly and uncontrollably, often with exaggerated expressions of emotion.  ■ "She was bawling her eyes out when she found out her favorite sandwich was discontinued."

beheading The act of removing someone's head from their body.  ■ "I accidentally beheaded my sandwich while trying to take a bite."

Blob A large, amorphous mass of something that has no clearly defined shape or form.  ■ "The blob in the middle of the table was making it hard for me to find my sandwich."

Bologna A type of sausage that is typically made from ground beef and pork, with spices and herbs added in. It originated in Bologna, Italy.  ■ John's bologna sandwich was so big, he needed two hands to eat it!

box A rectangular container with a lid, used for storing or transporting objects.  ■ "She accidentally dropped her sandwich in the box on the way to work."

Bulge A sudden and noticeable increase in something, often in size or quantity.  ■ "I can't believe my stomach has such a massive bulge after eating that big sandwich!"

Cases A series of events that lead to a funny or unexpected conclusion.  ■ "I tried to make a perfect sandwich, but everything went wrong. I ended up with a case of food poisoning from the mayonnaise."

Cheeks The fleshy part of the face between the eyes and ears, commonly used to refer to someone's facial features or to give someone a "cheeky" look.  ■ "He gave her a cheeky grin as he stole her sandwich."

cheeseburger¹ A delicious sandwich consisting of a beef patty, melted cheese, and various toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and condiments.  ■ Why did the cheeseburger cross the road? To get to the other side of the meat griddle!

Chef A person who is highly skilled in the culinary arts and has a flair for creating unique and delicious dishes.  ■ "I may not be a chef, but I can whip up a mean grilled cheese sandwich."

chicks Verb: To become very angry. Synonyms: fume, rage, seethe.  ■ "When I found out my sandwich was missing, I chicked off!"

chiles A type of pepper that is extremely spicy and often used in Mexican cuisine.  ■ "I accidentally put chiles in my sandwich and now my eyes are watering so much I can barely see the keyboard!"

Chomp A loud, sharp sound made when something is being chewed or bitten.  ■ "I heard a chomp as Jane bit into her sandwich. She must have been really hungry!"

clamped An expression used to describe someone who is very angry or upset.  ■ "When I found out my favorite sandwich was sold out, I was absolutely clamped!"

Clinging To hold onto something with a tight grip, often in an overly affectionate or possessive way.  ■ "I can't seem to let go of my favorite sandwich. It's like it's clinging to me!"

combine To join two or more things together, usually in a way that is not ideal.  ■ "I tried to combine my love of bacon and peanut butter on a sandwich, but it ended up being a disaster."

combust To burn or ignite something with fire.  ■ "He tried to combust his sandwich, but it just made a mess."

commence To begin, start or initiate something  ■ John commenced his speech by saying, "Hello everyone!" and proceeded to talk about his favorite sandwich.

contaminate To make something dirty, impure or undesirable by coming into contact with it.  ■ John accidentally contaminated his sandwich by forgetting to wash his hands before handling it.

content A feeling of satisfaction or happiness, often caused by one's beliefs and values being affirmed.  ■ "I was content when I realized that my favorite sandwich was finally back on the menu."

Converting The act of turning something from one form to another, often involving a significant change.  ■ "I was so hungry I could convert a tree into a sandwich."

crappy Of poor quality or inadequate, often used to express disapproval.  ■ I had a crappy sandwich for lunch. It was so bad that I couldn't finish it.

Cried An intense emotional outburst that involves lots of loud, sad noises coming from the eyes.  ■ "I cried when I found out my favorite sandwich was discontinued."

Crud A disgusting, unpleasant, or revolting substance or thing.  ■ "I accidentally ate a piece of crud on my sandwich and now I can't taste anything."

Crumbled To fall apart or disintegrate into small pieces, often due to age or neglect.  ■ "My poor sandwich crumbled all over my shirt during lunch. I was left with a mess and an embarrassing story to tell."

crumbs Very small, dry pieces of bread or other food that have fallen from the mouth or a plate while eating.  ■ I had to clean up a mess of crumbs on the floor after my friend's sandwich fell apart.

crusts The hard, dry outer layer of bread or a pastry.  ■ "I always forget to toast the crusts before making a sandwich. It's like I have a special talent for ruining my lunch."